Assistant Attorney General - Charities Bureau, Trusts & Estates Section NYC (CHA/T&E_NYC_3576)
The Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Charities Bureau is seeking an experienced trusts and estates attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Trusts & Estates Section of its New York City Office. The Trusts & Estates Section represents the Attorney General as the statutory representative of the ultimate beneficiaries of charitable gifts and protects the public interest in charitable gifts and bequests contained in wills and trust instruments. This Section participates in cy pres proceedings, and engages in affirmative civil litigation to, among other things, enforce bequests and remedy misuse of assets by executors and trustees. The AAG hired for this position may also assist in handling withdrawal proceedings in the Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court as needed. The responsibilities of this position, include but are not limited to the following:
o Appearing in Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court proceedings involving trusts and estates with charitable interests; o Representing the interests of the State in proceedings involving estates administered by the Public Administrator and other estates with unknown beneficiaries, including kinship hearings; o Litigating contested probate and accounting proceedings; o Conducting depositions and discovery in litigated matters; o Reviewing fiduciary accountings; o Participating in cy pres proceedings; and o Handling matters in the Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court in the First and Second Judicial Departments.
Job Function
The Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Charities Bureau is seeking an experienced trusts and estates attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Trusts & Estates Section of its New York City Office. The Trusts & Estates Section represents the Attorney General as the statutory representative of the ultimate beneficiaries of charitable gifts and protects the public interest in charitable gifts and bequests contained in wills and trust instruments. This Section participates in cy pres proceedings, and engages in affirmative civil litigation to, among other things, enforce bequests and remedy misuse of assets by executors and trustees. The AAG hired for this position may also assist in handling withdrawal proceedings in the Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court as needed. The responsibilities of this position, include but are not limited to the following:
o Appearing in Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court proceedings involving trusts and estates with charitable interests; o Representing the interests of the State in proceedings involving estates administered by the Public Administrator and other estates with unknown beneficiaries, including kinship hearings; o Litigating contested probate and accounting proceedings; o Conducting depositions and discovery in litigated matters; o Reviewing fiduciary accountings; o Participating in cy pres proceedings; and o Handling matters in the Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court in the First and Second Judicial Departments.
Salary Range:
From $98613 to $166344 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in trusts and estates and civil litigation matters. Candidates should have a solid working knowledge of New York State Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court practice and experience handling contested court proceedings. Excellent writing skills are also required. Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
o Appearing in Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court proceedings involving trusts and estates with charitable interests; o Representing the interests of the State in proceedings involving estates administered by the Public Administrator and other estates with unknown beneficiaries, including kinship hearings; o Litigating contested probate and accounting proceedings; o Conducting depositions and discovery in litigated matters; o Reviewing fiduciary accountings; o Participating in cy pres proceedings; and o Handling matters in the Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court in the First and Second Judicial Departments.
Job Function
The Office of the New York State Attorney General's (OAG) Charities Bureau is seeking an experienced trusts and estates attorney to serve as an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in the Trusts & Estates Section of its New York City Office. The Trusts & Estates Section represents the Attorney General as the statutory representative of the ultimate beneficiaries of charitable gifts and protects the public interest in charitable gifts and bequests contained in wills and trust instruments. This Section participates in cy pres proceedings, and engages in affirmative civil litigation to, among other things, enforce bequests and remedy misuse of assets by executors and trustees. The AAG hired for this position may also assist in handling withdrawal proceedings in the Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court as needed. The responsibilities of this position, include but are not limited to the following:
o Appearing in Surrogate's Court and Supreme Court proceedings involving trusts and estates with charitable interests; o Representing the interests of the State in proceedings involving estates administered by the Public Administrator and other estates with unknown beneficiaries, including kinship hearings; o Litigating contested probate and accounting proceedings; o Conducting depositions and discovery in litigated matters; o Reviewing fiduciary accountings; o Participating in cy pres proceedings; and o Handling matters in the Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court in the First and Second Judicial Departments.
Salary Range:
From $98613 to $166344 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in trusts and estates and civil litigation matters. Candidates should have a solid working knowledge of New York State Supreme Court and Surrogate's Court practice and experience handling contested court proceedings. Excellent writing skills are also required. Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York State and be admitted to practice law in New York State. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two (2) year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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